This memorial website was created in memory of our precious son,
Evan Scott Laws.
Evan was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 8, 1987
to mom Heidi and dad Don.
He joined an older brother Brian and sister Shannon.
He developed his own unique personality and had a
beautiful smile that he loved to show off for any camera.
Evan was extremely full of life and became quite a character
but was very sensitive under it all.
In October 2004 he became an uncle.
He adored his niece Hopie.
In January 2008 he became an uncle again when Miley was born. He became an uncle again in November of 2013 when Willow was born.
When Evan was a junior in high school, he started dating
Denys Fleming.
He went out with her on and off for the rest of his life.
On July 27, 2005, Evan headed for Quincy with his friend Kelley.
They never made it.
The car with both boys still in it was found the next day,
July 28, 2005.
Evan was a very unique kid and he is greatly missed.
If you have any fun stories about Evan,
either send them to me or leave them in a tribute.
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that people have made for Evan,
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For: Evan & Jacob
by
Lori Meuth
Suddenly, the news came in, your life on earth
had now come to an end.
I don't know why God needed you then,
there must be a reason that I can't comprehend.
I pray to God that I could have been here,
to keep you away from that tragic end.
I feel the pain of not being here,
but I know that I will see you again.
Now that you're in heaven, God will take care of you.
Your troubles are all over and your heart is now free.
My pain goes on though you see,
my best friend has gone away 'til eternity.
In my dreams, I can still see all of the memories,
I know now that's all there'll ever be.
Your voice haunts me now, I hear you everywhere.
I wish I would wake up and you were still here.
I think of all the times we had,
through years together we had planned our lives.
We knew that we would be friends til the end.
Our time was cut short so tragically,
but we will be reunited some day
in all of heaven's glory.
Somewhere over the rainbow
is my best friend.
I know in this life I won't see you again,
but I wait, my friend, for the day to come,
I will be with you again at heaven's door.
No Goodbye
by Kaleb Fenton
We all know day turns to night
There won't be a day I won't think.
I'll go and be at the site
Of the crash that forever we'll think
of the loss that took place
We all know tragedy strikes fast
I won't forget you or your face
I'll never forget our past
Where did you run no good-bye
Can there be someone to stop this high
I can't help but not to cry
Why did you go we're too young to die
Every time I sleep I hear your voice
And I wish you were here with us
I can't believe that you're gone
With no good-bye we all love you
No one could doubt your smile
No one could hate your laugh
For you I'd walk the mile
Why do some live life to only half
You have done more in 18 years
Than I could do in 50
For you I'll toast all my beers
I'll live my dream and you'll be with me
I wish I could've said good-bye
I wish I could've told you I love you
Forever you'll be in my heart
Can you hear me scream your name
So many strange stories have been told
What are you trying to tell us I miss you
I know we've had our differences
But if I could take it back for 1 day
If I could see you again for 1 day
You bet I would make it last 1 day
If we had 1 day I'd make up a list to do
We would have so much fun
But now reality sets in
I can't change the hands of time
I hope time will heal my pain
I hope time will heal your family
I hate knowing this is true
This can't be real can some awake me
From this nightmare that can never end
I hoped you knew that I cared
I hoped you knew that I loved
I still feel you deep inside
I still feel you hugging me
You be forever the deepest part of me
I'll do my best to make you real
I'll do my best to keep you alive
For your forever alive in my heart
I still can't believe that you are gone
For I just saw you the other day
I took for granted you'd still be here
I miss the days where we'd play
We stay up all night we'd wrestle all day
You'll live forever in my dreams
Please come and vist tell me it's alright
For I long to hear your voice just one more time
I only eat few little times
Why has the road committed these crimes
When the wind blows I hear you chimes
And then I pray for the wind again
I can't wait for the day
That we'll meet up in the skies again
But until then I'll live stronger
Waiting for us to meet again
You'll live forever with our memories
Serenade of pain
by Kaleb Fenton
Life is full of tragedy
Today I feel of agony
The day I woke up and you were gone
I can't believe this I was wrong
I saw you the other day talking to me
I don't understand I am not who I am
You're not here you are not with me
Now I look in the mirror, is this who I am
For this is not life I'd live
I hope this isn't the way we forgive
Why can't I let you go, let you pass
For this isn't you, this death is not you
the time has come for me to understand
I know I will think of you forever
The only thing that I want now is gone
You'll reside in my heart my thoughts forever
The kindness the one, you use to be
But now you're gone not here with me
This hellashis ride that has been inflicted
The lies that we all have admitted
The ones that you can love most
Will never stay as they are
For it'll be the day it hurts most
I can prove this by my scars
Why do all the bad tragedies stay here?
Why is this world apathetic to the poor?
Why do elders consume so much beer?
Is it because they fear they have more
Past failures to their life
Why did this have to happen
I was hoping we'd be friends for life
Things happen for a reason, so it must
I'm trying hard to understand
To do all the things it takes to be a man
But now life is slipping away from me
I can't hold on, I don't believe in lose
Time will slowly take its toll, heal it
A new day starts a new beginning
Then sleep will suffuse it remember it
This is the start of my ending
I can't believe life plays us like this
I can't hold to this I can't go on
I'm nothing but more than a weak
I hope I'll find you when I seek
Only to be played by lifes game
This life can turn the sane to insane
Hopefully when we meet you'll be the same
For this is my last serenade of pain
MEMORIES OF A SPECIAL SON
by Judith Bulock Morse
The angels gathered by your side
Then gently led you home
To a place of matchless beauty
Where you will never be alone
But loving thoughts of you, dear son
Will always linger here
And the memories we once gathered
Will never disappear
And you will be remembered
Each day right from the start
And always be forever near
For you live within our hearts
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN
author unknown
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you...in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night..."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
GOD'S LENT CHILD
author unknown
I'll lend you for a while
a child of Mine, God said--
For you to love the while he lives;
And mourn for when he dies.
It may be 1 or 2 years
or forty two or three;
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for me.
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and - (Should his stay be brief) -
You'll have his loving memories to
solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth returns,
But the lessons taught below
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
in search for teachers true;
And through the things that crown Life's
lane - I have chosen you.
Will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate Me when I come to take
This Lent child home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, Thy Will be done"
for joys Thy child will bring,
the risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with Tenderness,
We'll love him while we may --
And for the happiness we've known
Forever grateful stay.
But should Thy angels call for him
Much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the grief that come
And try to understand.
THE BROKEN CHAIN
author unknown
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
IF TEARS COULD BUILD A STAIRWAY
author unknown
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane,
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye",
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow,
What it meant to love you -
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times,
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today -
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
I'm There Inside Your Heart
Author Unknown
Right now I'm in a different place,
And though we seem apart,
I'm closer than I ever was...
I'm there inside your heart.
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright,
I'm there to share the sunsets, too...
I'm with you every night.
I'm with you when the times are good,
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall...
I'll still be there for you.
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me...
Forever in my heart.
Loss of a Child
Authur unknown
The moment that I knew you had died,
My heart split in two,
The one side filled with memories,
The other died with you.
I often lay awake at night,
When the world is fast asleep,
And take a walk down memory lane,
With tears upon my cheek.
Remembering you is easy,
I do it every day,
But missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
I hold you tightly within my heart,
And there you will remain,
Life has gone on without you,
But it never will be the same.
For those who still have their children,
Treat them with tender care,
You will never know the emptiness,
As when you turn and they are not there.
Don't tell me that you understand,
don't tell me that you know.
Don't tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don't tell me this is just a test,
That I am truly blessed.
That I am chosen for the task,
Apart from all the rest.
Don't come at me with answers
That can only come from me,
Don't tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.
Don't stand in pious judgment
Of the bonds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to grieve,
Don't tell me when to cry.
Accept me in my ups and downs,
I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry,
And say, "My friend, I care."
On a Child's Death
by
Virginia Ellis
All heaven was in mourning,
The day that young man died;
When he closed his eyes, they said,
Ten thousand angels cried.
The angels shed their many tears,
Because he was God's son;
But there is a special sadness,
When God takes the very young.
At times like that, I question God,
Why let a child die?
I cannot understand it,
And I need to ask him why.
I, too, have heard the angels cry,
I've heard them cry first hand;
For I, too, gave up a child,
And I've tried hard to understand.
Yes, I received God's comfort,
Though I'm grateful, I want more;
I want reasons; I want meaning,
I am a parent who's heart-sore.
God can give, and God can take,
I am well aware of this;
But, why my baby...why my child?
Why did God put him on His list?
Did I love my child too much?
Was he too good for this old earth?
Had his purpose here been filled?
Was that why he was taken first?
I awake each day with questions,
I fall asleep at night, the same;
So many times I ask God why,
I'm both saddened and ashamed.
But then, in reflective moments,
When my prayers are most intense,
One word keeps going through my mind,
Patience...patience...patience.
Maybe now is not the time,
To explain this great heartache;
Even if I knew God's reasons,
What difference would it make?
Can't I just be grateful,
For any time we had?
Accept God's action without question?
Why is that so very bad?
What's my hurry...why my pressure?
Is my faith not strong enough?
God will explain it when He's ready,
Surely I can trust that much.
God understands my broken heart,
He, too, gave up a Son;
He knows the the pain of one lost child,
He weeps with me, and we are one.
Just as I talk to God each day,
I talk to my precious child;
I blow him kisses, and I say,
"See you, honey, in a while."
An Angel's Kiss
author Unknown
We go through life so often
Not stopping to enjoy the day,
And we take each one for granted
As we travel on our way.
We never stop to measure
Anything we just might miss,
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an Angel's Kiss
A kiss that is sent from Heaven
A kiss from up above,
A kiss that is very special
From someone that you love.
For in your pain and sorrow
An Angels kiss will help you through,
This kiss is very private
For it is meant for only you.
So when your hearts are heavy
And filled with tears and pain,
And no one can console you
Remember once again.....
About the ones you grieve for
Because you sadly miss
And the gentle breeze
You took for granted
Was just....."An Angel's Kiss"
